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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.51, 2,973.95 and 812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.51, 2,973.95 and 812.24 is: 1,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.51 : 2,973.95 = 812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.51/2,973.95 = 812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.51x = 2,973.95 × 812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.51x = 2,415,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,557.09/1,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.43

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